Glaucoma Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, including cataracts. The evidence does not establish that any current right eye disability is related to active service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol as it is not a disability recognized by VA. The remaining issues on appeal are being remanded due to the Veteran's assertion of increased severity since his last examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.,Service connection for hypertension, presumed due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, was also denied.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for left eye disability (glaucoma and cataracts) as new and material evidence was not received, despite the appellant's assertions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder, including glaucoma and macular degeneration, finding that his current eye disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for lower back pain with muscle spasm, glaucoma, and skin condition (impetigo) as there was no evidence of a nexus to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied service connection for glaucoma, heart disorder, hypertension, and prostate condition as the evidence does not support a link to active service.

The Board is remanding the cases for further action, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran also needs to be notified of his appellate rights on several effective date issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions, including diabetic nephropathy and ischemic heart disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and hypertension due to Agent Orange exposure, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his military service or presumed exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by bilateral defective visual acuity, including open angle glaucoma, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and dry eyes, as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's bilateral eye disability. The claim for service connection remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right eye disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination. The issues are inextricably intertwined, so both must be addressed together.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, including open angle glaucoma of both eyes and ischemic optic neuropathy of the right eye, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral eye glaucoma is granted as service connected. The extension of a temporary total rating for back disability is granted until June 30, 2016. Service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to lumbar spine disability is remanded.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of glaucoma, and the Board finds that there is no evidence to support service connection for this condition.,There is insufficient evidence to establish an in-service injury or event related to the neck condition. The preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's current neck disability did not originate during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's August 1981 cornea damage during ACDUTRA service may have contributed to his later development of glaucoma, and therefore remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left knee and glaucoma, finding that both conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's special monthly pension is granted due to his blindness and other physical and mental impairments requiring regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's bilateral eye conditions are not service-connected, and his urinary condition to include residuals of prostate cancer is presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents. However, the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.